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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 107.29 Cr
More than 41.16 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 98.22%
11,903 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload is lowest in 252 days
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 2% for last 40 days
With the administration of 41,16,230 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 107.29 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,07,96,018sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,79,388
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2nd Dose
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92,41,804
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,72,027
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2nd Dose
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1,59,78,102
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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42,16,99,772
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2nd Dose
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14,63,65,144
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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17,56,56,368
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2nd Dose
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9,76,99,540
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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11,02,04,447
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2nd Dose
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6,73,69,723
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Total
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1,07,29,66,315
The recovery of 14,159 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,36,97,740.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.22%.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 129 consecutive days now.
11,903 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Active Caseload is presently at 1,51,209 is lowest in 252 days.Active cases presently constitute 0.44% of the country's total Positive Cases, which is lowest since March 2020.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of
10,68,514tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over61.12 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 1.18% remains less than 2% for the last 40 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be1.11%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below2% for last 30 days and below 3% for 65 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Rural Development
Over 95% MGNREGA payments generated within 15 days: Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti
Ministry has taken various steps to ensure timely payment of wages to workers under the MGNREGA
The Minister of State for Rural Development, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti today said that as per the provisions mentioned in Schedule-II of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act , wage seekers shall be entitled to receive payment of compensation for the delay, at the rate of 0.05% of the unpaid wages per day of delay beyond the sixteenth day of closure of muster roll.
The Minister further informed that in the current financial year , the percentage of payment generated within 15 days is 95.55%.
In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti said, any delay in payment of compensation beyond a period of fifteen days from the date it becomes payable, shall be considered in the same manner as the delay in payment of wages. The State Government shall pay the compensation upfront after due verification within the time limits as specified above and recover the compensation amount from the functionaries or agencies who are responsible for the delay in payment.
The Ministry has taken various steps to ensure timely payment of wages to workers under the Mahatma Gandhi NREGS. These include:
 Upscaling of National Electronic Fund Management System  in 27 States and 3 Union Territories.
 Intensive consultation with State Governments and other stakeholders to strategize timely payment of wages, verification of pending compensation claims etc.
 Formulation of Standard Operating Procedure for monitoring of timely payment and payment of compensation.
 Video conferences with States/ UTs reviewing the status of timely payment and payment of delay compensation.
 States/UT’s have been requested to ensure timely regeneration of rejected transaction and every fund release is tagged with priority release of rejected transaction.
 States have been requested to ensure correction of invalid accounts as per information provided by PFMS.
Special Service and Features
Special Lecture Programme on Human Rights Day by RGNIYD
To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights the Centre for Dalit and Subaltern Studies, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of youth development organized a special lecture programme on 9th December 2022. The programme started at 11am held at RGNIYD auditorium, with the welcome address by Dr.S. Lalitha, Co-ordinator, Centre for Dalit and Subaltern Studies, RGNIYD. Followed by the inaugural address was delivered by Prof. Sibnath Deb, Director, RGNIYD. In his address he emphasized that it is the responsibility of the Policy makers and the citizens for making a better society by ensuring Human Rights in letter and spirit. He also stated that In India Human Rights are a serious concern. Timely intervention of the State Administration is critical for addressing the human rights violations.
Prior to his Key note address the honourable justice Sri.Ravi.R.Tripathi, Chairperson, Gujarat State human rights commission, former judge Gujarat high court and member, law commission, Government of India administered the Preamble and insisted the participants to uphold it in their day to day life. In his address he highlighted the importance of the protection of human rights, and the need for right to livelihood. He also discussed about the role of social media in violation of human rights and urgency of parents to save the children from the commercial sex work, sexual abuse, physical abuse, psychological abuse. In her special address Ms. Brinda Adige, Women’s rights Activists and developmental consultant, founder of global concerns India, Bangalore, Karnataka, discussed about schemes and policies of women and children and emphasized the importance spreading awareness to children and parents about human trafficking, labour , pornography trafficking. She outlined the layers of discrimination and oppression faced by women, Dalits and LGBTQ community. She expressed her concern that violation against women is increasing and it is the responsibility of every citizen to raise voice against any form of discrimination against any one specifically against the women, children and Scheduled Caste and Tribes. She urged the Youth of the country should be an active citizens to protect and promote human rights. Later a powerful street play on Rights of the marginalized was performed by the students of Social Work RGNIYD. The programme ended with vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Rex Sahaya Raj, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, RGNIYD.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Agreement on Proposed Participation of India in PISA
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the Agreement between India and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development  for participating in the Programme for International Students Assessment , which will be conducted by the OECD in 2021. The Agreement was signed on 28th January 2019.
Benefits:
Learnings from participation in PISA will help to introduce competency-based examination reforms in the school system and help move away from rote learning.The Central Board of Secondary Education  and the National Council for Educational Research and Training  will be part of the process and activities leading to the actual test.
Salient features:
PISA is a competency-based assessment which unlike content-based assessment, measures the extent to which students have acquired key competencies that are essential for full participation in modern societies. It would lead to recognition and acceptability of Indian students and prepare them for the global economy in the 21st century. The CBSE and the NCERT will be part of the process and activities leading to the actual test. Schools run by the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan , Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti  and schools in the Union Territory of Chandigarh will participate. More than 80 countries, including 44 middle-income countries including Brazil, China, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam have participated in PISA
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Ministry of Power
Ministry of power sets up a Regulatory Compliance Monitoring division for monitoring the regulatory parameters and for timely intervention towards resolution
Forum of Regulators resolve to prepare common norms on various parameters and to adopt the same
Union Minister of Power Shri RK Singh interacts with Electricity Regulators
The Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri RK Singh held an interaction with the Electricity Regulators here today. The forum of regulators resolved to prepare norms on various regulatory parameters and issues. These norms would be adopted by the State Commissions. This would help the State commissions in adopting best practices and also for faster implementation of reform and regulatory policies.
In the course of the meeting, it was informed that Ministry of power is working on Resource adequacy guidelines and Guidelines for procurement of power in line with load fluctuation requirement, contract term, energy mix, and Renewable obligations etc. Both are expected in next two to three months.
Ministry of Power has set up a regulatory compliance division to monitor the various regulatory parameters and their compliances by the DISCOMS as well as state Commissions.
Issues related to Electric Vehicles were also discussed.Technical as well as the commercial issues would be resolved by the State Commissions so that EVs can be promoted.
The emphasis was made on determination of cost reflective tariff, setting up of the adequate number of the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forums with consumer representatives.
The regulatory issues like financial viability of the Distribution companies, payment of dues, reduction in AT&C losses, roll out of Smart metering in prepayment mode, timely issuance of tariff orders, timely disposal of the petitions, promotional tariff for the EV charging stations etc were discussed.The forum of Regulators had recently undertaken a study to analyze the impact of various factors on the retail tariff of electricity and to develop measures to address them. Ministry of power has already acted on most of the recommendations pertaining to the central government and have requested that the State Commission should quickly act upon the recommendation so that the retail tariff for the consumers can be reduced.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to address the inaugural session of Advantage Assam - Global Investors Summit 2018
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will address the inaugural session of Advantage Assam - Global Investors Summit 2018, in Guwahati tomorrow.
The two-day Summit will be the largest ever investment promotion and facilitation initiative by the Government of Assam. The Summit aims at highlighting the geo-strategic advantages offered to investors by Assam. The event shall showcase the manufacturing prowess and the opportunities offered by the State in terms of export-oriented manufacturing and services to growing economies in South and South-East Asia.
The Summit will highlight investment opportunities in the State, focusing on: Power, Agriculture & Food Processing, IT & ITeS, River Transport & Port Townships, Plastics & Petrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Equipment, Handloom, Textiles & Handicrafts, Tourism, Hospitality & Wellness, Civil Aviation and Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Rapid Regulatory Frame Work for COVID -19
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 , commonly known as 2019 novel coronavirus was first reported from Wuhan, China in December 2019. The impact of the resulting disease, COVID-19, was enormous and by January 2020, the World Health Organization had declared it as a public health emergency of international concern . Deeply concerned both by the alarming levels of spread and severity, WHO declared it as a pandemic in March 2020.
The Department of Biotechnology , Ministry of Science & Technology has been proactively working on the development of Diagnostics, Therapeutics, Drugs and Vaccines to combat the healthcare challenges posed by COVID-19. DBT has also taken several measures to facilitate research-driven and technology-based interventions, on a fast-track mode. As a paramount effort to stimulate and facilitate research and development activity towards combating COVID-19, DBT has evolved a set of Rapid Response Regulatory Frameworks in the form of following notifications:
In order to accelerate research and development pertaining to COVID-19, the Review Committee on Genetic Manipulation  functioning in DBT has processed/considered more than 100 applications till date, on a fast-track mode. These include applications received from various Institutes, Universities and Industries on import, export, transfer, receipt of COVID-19 clinical specimens/SARS-CoV2 isolates/process intermediates, undertake research for the development of COVID-19 prophylactics, therapeutics or diagnostic platforms.
(For Further Information: Contact Communication Cell of DBT/BIRAC
@DBTIndia @BIRAC_2012
www.dbtindia.gov.in www.birac.nic.in)
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 573
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 207.45 Crore
More than 14 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 207.45 Crore  today. More than 14 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10412920
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2nd Dose
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10097641
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Precaution Dose
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6513601
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18432560
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2nd Dose
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17683127
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Precaution Dose
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12661018
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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39677100
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2nd Dose
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28990232
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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61425751
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2nd Dose
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51666792
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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559964757
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2nd Dose
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510655515
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Precaution Dose
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37750619
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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203781184
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2nd Dose
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195733883
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Precaution Dose
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23416320
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127504354
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2nd Dose
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122333747
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Precaution Dose
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35810078
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1021198626
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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937160937
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Precaution Dose
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116151636
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Total
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2074511199
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 11th August, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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26
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2nd Dose
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267
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Precaution Dose
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7116
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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56
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2nd Dose
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|
407
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Precaution Dose
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14558
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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28108
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|
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2nd Dose
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60260
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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11953
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2nd Dose
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32964
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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21311
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2nd Dose
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95282
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Precaution Dose
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627621
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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4091
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2nd Dose
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22116
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Precaution Dose
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310496
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Over 60 years
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|
1st Dose
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2969
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2nd Dose
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14961
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Precaution Dose
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147779
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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68514
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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226257
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Precaution Dose
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1107570
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Total
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1402341
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
To Spread awareness about Schemes MSME Ministry sends Teams to 117 Aspirational Districts
Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises  will send teams of officials to 117 most backward and naxalite affected Aspirational Districts identified by NITI Aayog to spread awareness about existing schemes of the Ministry and to obtain proposals to set up and strengthen micro and small enterprises . This information was given by Minister of State  for MSME, Giriraj Singh in the Lok Sabha today.
The Minister also informed that MSMEs are significantly present in all States and UTs and they are the second largest employer after agriculture in the country. These enterprises have supported inclusive growth and development across the country thereby reducing the regional imbalances. Replying to another query, Giriraj Singh said that the schemes of the Ministry are central sector schemes in which specific percentage of the budgetary allocation are earmarked for SC, ST and North Eastern Region’s population. Most of these schemes are demand driven and expenditure is made in the specific States as per the proposals received. He said that over 40 lakh persons gained employment under the Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme from 2015-16 to 30th June 2018. Under this scheme, loan guarantees are provided to MSEs which in turn result in employment generation. Recently the loan limit under Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme has been increased to Rs 2 crore.
Besides, Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme, PMEGP is estimated to have generated employment for over 12.29 lakh people during the same period. PMEGP is a major credit-linked subsidy programme aimed at generating self-employment opportunities through establishment of micro-enterprises in the non-farm sector by helping traditional artisans and unemployed youth. Uttar Pradesh has been the largest beneficiary of the PMEGP scheme with over 1.35 lakh estimated employment generation. Other states like Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Bihar, Karnataka, Assam, Odisha, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir generated employment ranging from around 63,000 to 84,000 people.
The Ministry of MSME has 18 Technology Centres which impart training to help in generating employment. It has been decided to set up 15 new technology centres in various parts of the country. Recently, a job portal called “MSME Sampark” has been launched on 27 June, 2018, on the occasion of UN SME day. The portal is a digital platform where jobseekers who are passed out trainees and students of MSME Technology Centres and recruiters may register for mutually beneficial interaction.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Shri Arjun Munda assumes charge as Union Minister of Tribal Affairs
Shri Arjun Munda assumed charge as the Union Minister of Tribal Affairs here today. Smt. Renuka Singh, the new Minister of State for Tribal Affairs also assumed charge today. She called on Shri Arjun Munda after assuming charge.
Shri Munda held a brief meeting with Shri Deepak Khandekar, Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs and senior officers of the Ministry to review the programme of the work and projects of the Ministry.
Shri Arjun Munda was born on 3rd May, 1968 in Jamshedpur, East Singhbhum, Jharkhand. He represents Khunti  constituency of Jharkhand in the 17th Lok Sabha.
He served as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand form 2003-2006. He was leader of opposition in Jharkhand from 2006-2008. He was elected to 15th Lok Sabha in 2009 but resigned on 26 February, 2011.
Ministry of Rural Development
Under the visionary leadership of Union Minister for Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Department of Rural Development is participating in upcoming Swachhata Campaign 3.0
Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances releases guidelines to implement Special Campaign 3.0 from 2nd October to 31st October
Under the visionary leadership of Union Minister for Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Shri Giriraj Singh, department of Rural Development is gearing up for the upcoming Swachhata Campaign 3.0 to further institutionalise cleanliness and reduce pending matters within the Department and in its Autonomous body. The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances  has released guidelines to implement the Special Campaign 3.0 from 2nd October to 31st October, 2023, in order to achieve the goals of institutionalizing Swachhta and reducing pendency in Government offices. The Department of Rural Development  is participating in the aforementioned Campaign 3.0, as well as in the campaign's Preparatory Phase, which begins on September 15, 2023.
Department of Rural Development, in its secretariat as well as in the Autonomous Office under its administrative authority, also took part in the Special Campaign 2.0 for the disposal of pending references and promoting Swachhta during 2nd October, 2022 to 31st October, 2022. Pendency in a variety of categories, including VIP References, Inter Ministerial Consultation  References, State Government References, PMO References, Public Grievances, and Public Grievance Appeals, was efficiently handled during the Special Campaign's implementation phase. The Identified files were reviewed. The campaign's accomplishments were also uploaded on the Special Campaign 2.0 for Disposal of Pending Matters  Portal of DARPG. The efforts under the Special Campaign were posted on Social media which was used to promote the campaign as well.
The efforts under Special Campaign 2.0 were continued post campaign from the period December, 2022 to August, 2023. The highlights of the achievements in terms of disposal of pending references during December, 2022 to August, 2023 are as follows:
- MP references - 155
- Public Grievances - 13,313
- Public Grievances Appeal - 3,112
- Space freed - 2,242 sq. ft.
- Revenue Generated - ₹ 17,04,828
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
MoS Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar to attend the felicitation programme of 200 tribal women under the Grameen Udyami Scheme
The scheme aims to augment skill training in tribal communities for their inclusive and sustainable growth
Key Highlights:
- Grameen Udyami Scheme was launched to augment skill training in tribal communities for their inclusive and sustainable growth
Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Electronics & IT, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar will attend the felicitation ceremony of over 200 tribal women who have successfully completed training under Phase 3 of the Grameen Udyami Scheme in Jharkhand tomorrow.
Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Shri Arjun Munda and Shri Sameer Oran, Member of Rajya Sabha will be present at the function that will be held at Gandhi Sabhagar, Bishunpur, Gumla.
After felicitating the awardees, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar will have an interactive session with the trainers and trainees about their experiences under this programme.
The Grameen Udyami Scheme was launched to augment skill training in tribal communities for their inclusive and sustainable growth. Under the programme, the endeavor is to multi skill India’s youth and impart functional skills to them for enabling livelihoods.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has emphasized on the involvement of tribal communities in the workforce, ensuring their holistic development to make them self-reliant and contained within their respective geographies.
It is implemented under the Sansadiya Sankul Pariyojana with an aim to expand the rural/local economy, enhance employment opportunities, reduce forced migration and also lead to the conservation of natural resources.
In the absence of skill and education, organized sectors have traditionally had minimal contribution in tribal livelihood as compared to the national average.